Our Arizona Adventure, May 27-Jun 1
Wow, what a holiday! First we drove from Phoenix up to Flagstaff, where we stayed in a motel on the historic Route 66. Next day was a trip to the Grand Canyon, then a long drive down to Scottsdale for a couple of days in the sun, but it wasn't all about relaxing.....yet more hiking was in store.
Stopping in Sedona ("One of the prettiest locations in Arizona") for lunch.
Then a drive through Oak Creek Canyon.
The slopes were covered with pine and juniper.
Chapel of the Lonely Dove outside Flagstaff
with the San Francisco mountains as a snowy backdrop.
Our first glimpse of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim.
Setting off on the South Kaibab Trail.
One of many pit-stops on the way down to the Cedar Point plateau.
Now back the way we came.
Little Colorado River Gorge on the Navajo Indian Reservation.
We finally reached Scottsdale for a well-deserved glass of wine.
This is more like it!
Our hotel, the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.
Scottsdale's Old Town.
Saguaro cacti are found only in the Arizona-Sonora Desert.
Heritage Square in central Phoenix.
The Diamondbacks and Giants lining up in Bank One Ballpark.
Phoenix seen from the foot of Camelback Mountain.
Part-way up the mountain.
Nearly at the top, Mike!
Dressed up for lunch and a spot of mall-shopping (Camelback in the background).
